Maddox (writer) facts for kids

George Ouzounian (born 1977/1978), better known by his online name Maddox, is an American writer, blogger, and YouTuber. He became famous online in the early 2000s for his website, The Best Page in the Universe. He is also the author of a New York Times bestselling book.

Early Life and Education

Maddox was born in Utah and is of Armenian heritage. He graduated from Woods Cross High School in Woods Cross, Utah.

After high school, Maddox went to the University of Utah. He studied for a long time and earned many credit hours. He left the university before getting a degree because he had already found a job as a computer programmer.

Career as a Writer and Creator

Maddox began his career by creating his famous website in 1997. Over the years, he has also written books, created a comic, and appeared on TV and in web shows.

The Best Page in the Universe

The Best Page in the Universe is a satirical humor website created and written by Maddox. He started it in 1997 as a personal page to share his writing. At the time, he was working for a software company.

The website grew so popular that Maddox was able to leave his job and focus on writing full-time. He chose the name "Maddox" from a 1987 animated movie called Metal Skin Panic MADOX-01. Most of his writing on the site is meant to be funny and make people think.

Website Style and Content

The website has a very simple look. Maddox designed it this way to protest other websites that had fancy designs but not much interesting content. The site uses light-colored text on a black background, which Maddox felt was easier on the eyes than reading black text on a white screen.

The page features an image of Maddox's face over a picture of the revolutionary figure Che Guevara. Maddox wears a pirate-style hat and an eye patch in the image. He often calls himself a pirate in his articles and drawings.

Many of his articles include funny drawings he made using programs like Microsoft Paint. He also has a section where he responds to "hate mail" from readers, often pointing out mistakes in their grammar and spelling in a humorous way.

Books and TV Appearances

Maddox has written three books. His first book, The Alphabet of Manliness, was published in 2006 and became a number one bestseller on Amazon.com. The book has a chapter for each letter of the alphabet on a "manly" topic and includes many illustrations.

In 2011, he released his second book, I Am Better Than Your Kids. His third book, titled F... Whales: Petty Essays from a Brilliant Mind, came out in 2017.

Maddox has also been involved in television and web series. ..... He also started his own YouTube show, The Best Show in the Universe. As an actor, he has appeared in the web series Tournament of Nerds and the movie Ooga Booga.

Later Work and Online Shows

In recent years, Maddox has continued to create content online. His YouTube channel for The Best Show in the Universe has around 250,000 subscribers. He also sells merchandise like shirts, hats, and mugs through his online store.

Starting in 2020, Maddox began streaming regularly on the Twitch platform. He often plays video games while acting as funny characters he created.